The Moon on this date is Waxing Gibbous, with about 78% of its disk illuminated.
Moonrise and moonset are for Seoul. Moonset is when the Moon that rose this day sets, so it can fall on the next day.
Look for distant Jupiter beside the Moon.
Viewing candidate 2/27, 21:00 · S · altitude about 75° · Seoul estimate · Korea Standard Time (KST)
The Moon and Jupiter appear close together in our sky; they are not physically close.
Closest approach 2/27, 16:32 KST · 3.9° geocentric separation
Seoul estimate · Korea Standard Time (KST)
Viewing candidate 2/27, 21:00 · S · altitude about 75°
Clouds and light pollution affect actual visibility.
On February 27, 2026, the Moon was a waxing gibbous, 9.6 days old and 78% illuminated, in the constellation Gemini about 371,314 km (230,724 mi) from Earth. The next Full Moon followed on March 3, 2026.
| Date | Moon | Lit | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/24 Tue | Waxing Crescent | 46% | 6.6d |
| 2/25 Wed | Waxing Gibbous | 57% | 7.6d |
| 2/26 Thu | Waxing Gibbous | 68% | 8.6d |
| 2/27 Fri | Waxing Gibbous | 78% | 9.6d |
| 2/28 Sat | Waxing Gibbous | 87% | 10.6d |
| 3/1 Sun | Waxing Gibbous | 93% | 11.6d |
| 3/2 Mon | Waxing Gibbous | 98% | 12.6d |
Values are calculated with Astronomy Engine at 12:00 Korea Standard Time (03:00 UTC) on each date; New and Full Moon dates are in UTC. Moon age counts days since the New Moon; distance is centre to centre.
